Tenth Generation (Continued)
Family of John ANDREW (860) & Mary Jessie McLEOD
1445. Charles Edward “Ed” ANDREW (John9, Charles S8, Honour GRIGG7, Elizabeth CORNISH6, Philip5, Samuel4, Gideon3, Phillip2, John1). Born on 22 May 1875 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Charles Edward “Ed” died in Cambridge City Hospital, Cambridge, MA, USA, on 28 Aug 1940; he was 65. Buried in Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, MA, USA. Occupation: Carpenter.
- Known as “Ed”
- 1881 census: listed as Charles, living with parents in Lot 17, PEI.
- 1881 Canada Census. Lot 17, R, Prince, No 1, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1881 Canada census).
Together with his parents and sister:
Charles Andrews. Age 5. Born in PEI.
- 1891 census: listed as Charles E, living with father and siblings in Lot 17, PEI.
- 1891 Canada Census. Lot 17, Prince, No 134, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1891 Canada census).
Together with his father and 3 siblings:
Charles E Andrew. S. Age 14. Born in PEI.
- 1901 census: listed as Edward C., living with parents in Lot 17, Prince Co, PEI, age 25, carpenter
- 1901 Canada Census. Lot 17, No 133, Prince East, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1901 Canada census).
Together with his father, stepmother and 2 siblings:
Edward C Andrew. Son. Age 25. Born May 22 1875 in PEI.
- 1910 US census: born about 1880
- 1920 US census: born about 1876
- 1930 US census: born about 1878 - listed as Charles Andrews, an operator for the Electric Railroad, CAMBRIDGE CITY, WARD 4 (PART), BOUNDED BY (N) MASSACHUSETTS AVE.; (E) PEARL; (S) AUBURN, PLEASANT, WESTERN AVE., GREEN; (W) PUTNAM AVE., living with his wife Mary J, nieces Mary and Edna Compton, and numberous boarders. - Massachusetts, County Middlesex, Cambridge City, Ward 4, Block 48, Enum Dist 9-37, sheet 17A and 7B. Charles listed as age 52, first married when 26.
- Lived in Cambridge, MA
- 1940 DIED: in Boston (source unknown). Cambridge City Hall death list for 1940: age at death: 59. date of death: August 28, 1940. cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage. location at time of death: Cambridge City Hospital. occupation: warden at " Boston El" ( a forerunner to the MBTA, the current public transportation system in the greater Boston area). place of birth: St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island. home address: 167 Auburn St., Cambridge, MA. wife's maiden name: Grace F. Powell. father's name: John. mother's maiden name: Mary McLeod... No obituary can be found.
- BURIED: Cambridge Cemetery. The headstone read: Charles E. Andrews, 1881-1940.
- WILL: Charles E. Andrew wrote his last will and testament on May 19, 1936 in the presence of 3 witnesses. It read in part: All the rest, residue and remainder of my property, both personal and real, of which I shall die seized and possessed or to which I shall be entitled at my death, I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Grace F. Andrew and Jerauld L. French, in equal shares to them or to the survivor. I am making this bequest to said Jerauld L French inasmuch as he has befriended me financially in time of great need. At the time of his death, value of his Personal Estate was listed as none. Value of his Real Estate was listed as follows: Land and buildings at 167-8 Auburn St, Cambridge: $500.00. House and land at 164 Auburn St: $500.00 [noted that this was probably extremely undervalued].
RESEARCH NOTES:
From another researcher:
- Charles E. Andrew married Mary Josephine McAvoy on April 17, 1907. He gave his age as 29, the same as Mary. He was probably 36 at the time. Marriage was performed by John J. Farrell, a clergyman, who resided at 34 Holyoke St. in Cambridge. Perhaps an Episcopal minister? Uncle Ed listed his job as a machinist.
- Uncle Ed Andrew's first wife was Mary. My mom and her sisters called her Aunt Mae. I'm pretty certain she was born in Ireland. She developed serious heart problems and was bed ridden for a year or so or longer until her death. I think Aunt Mae was on the stern side. Maybe it was her nature or she took orders from Uncle Ed. Uncle Ed is buried next to her in Cambridge Cemetery. Within a year of Aunt Mae's death, I believe Uncle Ed married Grace Powell. I think he hired her as a "manager"......responsible for renting out rooms, etc. This was during the Depression years. I think Grace was a widow with one son. I believe she was originally from Illinois or another mid-west state. Uncle Ed apparently liked her a lot and they got married. I have seen ads in old editions of the Cambridge Chronicle, going back to the 1930's, in which Grace advertised rooms at the 2 Auburn Street, Cambridge locations. They were across the street from each other and the buildings still stand. The ads mentioned that the rooming house "caters to the finest clientele." I suppose that was a clever way to say, "no riff raff need apply." As I mentioned in a previous email, Grace developed dementia and her son took possession of the rooming houses, perhaps managing them in a absentee fashion. The son let the buildings deteriorate and they were sold by him. Apparently, he was an indifferent landlord. I'm pretty sure my mom didn't know Grace Powell because my mom got married before Grace arrived on the scene. And I don't think my mom visited Uncle Ed after her marriage. She was rather shocked to learn that she and her sisters and their mom (Uncle Ed's sister, Elizabeth) were left nothing in Uncle Ed's will.
- Regarding Charles Edward Andrew on the U.S. Census and other things on Ancestry.Com. He was tricky to find, since he was always listed as "Andrews" and that doesn't come up with the "Andrew" in a search. He also seemed to taken liberties when declaring his age or birth date. In the Can. 1901 he was listed as born May 22 1876, in the 1910 it says abt 1880, 1920 says abt 1876, 1930 says abt 1878. On his naturalization papers Sept 20 1915 his birth date is listed as May 21 1881, and his W.W. I draft registration he says May 22 1875. His wife is just as bad - in 1910 she's 34 to his 30, 1920 they're both 44, and in 1930 he's 52 and she's 51. On the 1930 she's Mary J., in the 1923 Cambridge Directory she's Mary E. Unfortunately, 1923 is the only year they have a directory for Cambridge. Mary and Edna Compton were with them in 1930, and they had 15 lodgers - quite the boarding house, it was valued at $15,000.00 according to the census. He immigrated anywhere from 1900 to 1903 according to the censuses, but we know he was in Canada in 1901. Also, since he was still on the 1930 census, your about date for his death is a little off. I wasn't able to find his death. (Haven't found his baptism, either) He married Mary in the U.S. since her date of immig was 1898.
- Known as “Ed”
- 1881 census: listed as Charles, living with parents in Lot 17, PEI.
- 1881 Canada Census. Lot 17, R, Prince, No 1, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1881 Canada census).
Together with his parents and sister:
Charles Andrews. Age 5. Born in PEI.
- 1891 census: listed as Charles E, living with father and siblings in Lot 17, PEI.
- 1891 Canada Census. Lot 17, Prince, No 134, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1891 Canada census).
Together with his father and 3 siblings:
Charles E Andrew. S. Age 14. Born in PEI.
- 1901 census: listed as Edward C., living with parents in Lot 17, Prince Co, PEI, age 25, carpenter
- 1901 Canada Census. Lot 17, No 133, Prince East, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1901 Canada census).
Together with his father, stepmother and 2 siblings:
Edward C Andrew. Son. Age 25. Born May 22 1875 in PEI.
- 1910 US census: born about 1880
- 1920 US census: born about 1876
- 1930 US census: born about 1878 - listed as Charles Andrews, an operator for the Electric Railroad, CAMBRIDGE CITY, WARD 4 (PART), BOUNDED BY (N) MASSACHUSETTS AVE.; (E) PEARL; (S) AUBURN, PLEASANT, WESTERN AVE., GREEN; (W) PUTNAM AVE., living with his wife Mary J, nieces Mary and Edna Compton, and numberous boarders. - Massachusetts, County Middlesex, Cambridge City, Ward 4, Block 48, Enum Dist 9-37, sheet 17A and 7B. Charles listed as age 52, first married when 26.
- Lived in Cambridge, MA
- 1940 DIED: in Boston (source unknown). Cambridge City Hall death list for 1940: age at death: 59. date of death: August 28, 1940. cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage. location at time of death: Cambridge City Hospital. occupation: warden at " Boston El" ( a forerunner to the MBTA, the current public transportation system in the greater Boston area). place of birth: St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island. home address: 167 Auburn St., Cambridge, MA. wife's maiden name: Grace F. Powell. father's name: John. mother's maiden name: Mary McLeod... No obituary can be found.
- BURIED: Cambridge Cemetery. The headstone read: Charles E. Andrews, 1881-1940.
- WILL: Charles E. Andrew wrote his last will and testament on May 19, 1936 in the presence of 3 witnesses. It read in part: All the rest, residue and remainder of my property, both personal and real, of which I shall die seized and possessed or to which I shall be entitled at my death, I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Grace F. Andrew and Jerauld L. French, in equal shares to them or to the survivor. I am making this bequest to said Jerauld L French inasmuch as he has befriended me financially in time of great need. At the time of his death, value of his Personal Estate was listed as none. Value of his Real Estate was listed as follows: Land and buildings at 167-8 Auburn St, Cambridge: $500.00. House and land at 164 Auburn St: $500.00 [noted that this was probably extremely undervalued].
RESEARCH NOTES:
From another researcher:
- Charles E. Andrew married Mary Josephine McAvoy on April 17, 1907. He gave his age as 29, the same as Mary. He was probably 36 at the time. Marriage was performed by John J. Farrell, a clergyman, who resided at 34 Holyoke St. in Cambridge. Perhaps an Episcopal minister? Uncle Ed listed his job as a machinist.
- Uncle Ed Andrew's first wife was Mary. My mom and her sisters called her Aunt Mae. I'm pretty certain she was born in Ireland. She developed serious heart problems and was bed ridden for a year or so or longer until her death. I think Aunt Mae was on the stern side. Maybe it was her nature or she took orders from Uncle Ed. Uncle Ed is buried next to her in Cambridge Cemetery. Within a year of Aunt Mae's death, I believe Uncle Ed married Grace Powell. I think he hired her as a "manager"......responsible for renting out rooms, etc. This was during the Depression years. I think Grace was a widow with one son. I believe she was originally from Illinois or another mid-west state. Uncle Ed apparently liked her a lot and they got married. I have seen ads in old editions of the Cambridge Chronicle, going back to the 1930's, in which Grace advertised rooms at the 2 Auburn Street, Cambridge locations. They were across the street from each other and the buildings still stand. The ads mentioned that the rooming house "caters to the finest clientele." I suppose that was a clever way to say, "no riff raff need apply." As I mentioned in a previous email, Grace developed dementia and her son took possession of the rooming houses, perhaps managing them in a absentee fashion. The son let the buildings deteriorate and they were sold by him. Apparently, he was an indifferent landlord. I'm pretty sure my mom didn't know Grace Powell because my mom got married before Grace arrived on the scene. And I don't think my mom visited Uncle Ed after her marriage. She was rather shocked to learn that she and her sisters and their mom (Uncle Ed's sister, Elizabeth) were left nothing in Uncle Ed's will.
- Regarding Charles Edward Andrew on the U.S. Census and other things on Ancestry.Com. He was tricky to find, since he was always listed as "Andrews" and that doesn't come up with the "Andrew" in a search. He also seemed to taken liberties when declaring his age or birth date. In the Can. 1901 he was listed as born May 22 1876, in the 1910 it says abt 1880, 1920 says abt 1876, 1930 says abt 1878. On his naturalization papers Sept 20 1915 his birth date is listed as May 21 1881, and his W.W. I draft registration he says May 22 1875. His wife is just as bad - in 1910 she's 34 to his 30, 1920 they're both 44, and in 1930 he's 52 and she's 51. On the 1930 she's Mary J., in the 1923 Cambridge Directory she's Mary E. Unfortunately, 1923 is the only year they have a directory for Cambridge. Mary and Edna Compton were with them in 1930, and they had 15 lodgers - quite the boarding house, it was valued at $15,000.00 according to the census. He immigrated anywhere from 1900 to 1903 according to the censuses, but we know he was in Canada in 1901. Also, since he was still on the 1930 census, your about date for his death is a little off. I wasn't able to find his death. (Haven't found his baptism, either) He married Mary in the U.S. since her date of immig was 1898.
On 17 Apr 1907 when Charles Edward “Ed” was 31, he first married Mary Josephine “Mae” McAVOY in MA, USA. Born abt 1879 in Ireland. Mary Josephine “Mae” died in Cambridge, MA, USA, aft 1930; she was 51. Buried in Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
- Uncle Ed Andrew's first wife was Mary. My mom and her sisters called her Aunt Mae. I'm pretty certain she was born in Ireland. She developed serious heart problems and was bed ridden for a year or so or longer until her death. I think Aunt Mae was on the stern side. Maybe it was her nature or she took orders from Uncle Ed. Uncle Ed is buried next to her in Cambridge Cemetery.
- Uncle Ed Andrew's first wife was Mary. My mom and her sisters called her Aunt Mae. I'm pretty certain she was born in Ireland. She developed serious heart problems and was bed ridden for a year or so or longer until her death. I think Aunt Mae was on the stern side. Maybe it was her nature or she took orders from Uncle Ed. Uncle Ed is buried next to her in Cambridge Cemetery.
Charles Edward “Ed” second married Grace F. POWELL. Born ca 1875.
Grace was Ed Andrew’s second wife.
Grace was Ed Andrew’s second wife.
1446. Mary Elizabeth* “Lizzie” ANDREW (John9, Charles S8, Honour GRIGG7, Elizabeth CORNISH6, Philip5, Samuel4, Gideon3, Phillip2, John1) 
. Born on 16 Mar 1877 in PEI, Canada. Mary Elizabeth* “Lizzie” died on 11 Oct 1958; she was 81.
- 1881 census: listed as (no name or Mary), age 3
- 1881 Canada Census. Lot 17, R, Prince, No 1, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1881 Canada census).
Together with her parents and sister:
Mary Andrews. Age 3. Born in PEI.
- 1891 census: listed as Mary E, age 13
- 1891 Canada Census. Lot 17, Prince, No 134, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1891 Canada census).
Together with her father and 3 siblings:
Mary E Andrew. D. Age 13. Born in PEI.
- 1901 census: listed and Elizabeth M, living with parents in Lot 17, Prince Co, PEI, age 23
Elizabeth M. b 16 Mar 1877 living with father.
- 1901 Canada Census. Lot 17, No 133, Prince East, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1901 Canada census).
Together with her father, stepmother and 2 siblings:
Elizabeth M Andrew. Dau. Age 23. Born Mar 16 1877 in PEI.
- 1911 Census: Compton Elizabeth, wife, married, Mar 1879, 32
- 1911: confirmed 02 Jul 1911 in St Johns Anglican, St Eleanors, PEI, age 25
RESEARCH NOTES:
- daughter of John Andrew and Mary ______
- Not listed on tombstone with her husband and his first wife.
- could this be her baptism? she would have been age 3?
PEI Baptismal Index
Child's Full Name Elizabeth Andrew
Birth Date
Place of Birth Summerside
Baptismal Date 23 May 1880
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy Theo. Richey
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Church Name St. Mary's Anglican
Church Location Summerside
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 55
Entry Number 0
. Born on 16 Mar 1877 in PEI, Canada. Mary Elizabeth* “Lizzie” died on 11 Oct 1958; she was 81.- 1881 census: listed as (no name or Mary), age 3
- 1881 Canada Census. Lot 17, R, Prince, No 1, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1881 Canada census).
Together with her parents and sister:
Mary Andrews. Age 3. Born in PEI.
- 1891 census: listed as Mary E, age 13
- 1891 Canada Census. Lot 17, Prince, No 134, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1891 Canada census).
Together with her father and 3 siblings:
Mary E Andrew. D. Age 13. Born in PEI.
- 1901 census: listed and Elizabeth M, living with parents in Lot 17, Prince Co, PEI, age 23
Elizabeth M. b 16 Mar 1877 living with father.
- 1901 Canada Census. Lot 17, No 133, Prince East, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1901 Canada census).
Together with her father, stepmother and 2 siblings:
Elizabeth M Andrew. Dau. Age 23. Born Mar 16 1877 in PEI.
- 1911 Census: Compton Elizabeth, wife, married, Mar 1879, 32
- 1911: confirmed 02 Jul 1911 in St Johns Anglican, St Eleanors, PEI, age 25
RESEARCH NOTES:
- daughter of John Andrew and Mary ______
- Not listed on tombstone with her husband and his first wife.
- could this be her baptism? she would have been age 3?
PEI Baptismal Index
Child's Full Name Elizabeth Andrew
Birth Date
Place of Birth Summerside
Baptismal Date 23 May 1880
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy Theo. Richey
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Church Name St. Mary's Anglican
Church Location Summerside
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 55
Entry Number 0
On 7 Oct 1908 when Mary Elizabeth* “Lizzie” was 31, she married Frederick George COMPTON , son of George COMPTON (1835-1903) & Eliza Pring COMPTON (1833-1890), in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Born on 14 Jun 1873 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 25 Feb 1875 in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Frederick George died in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada, on 20 Mar 1936; he was 62. Buried on 24 Mar 1936 in St John’s Anglican Church, St Eleanors, PEI, Canada. Occupation: Farmer. Religion: Church of England.
- NAME: One source says George was his dominant name. Others say Fred
- 1873 BIRTH: year ranges from 1873 - 1875 depending on source.
- 1875 BAPTISED: St. John's Church, at same time as sister Sarah. by J.W. Forsythe [family sources]
1875 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Frederick George Compton
birth: 14 Jun 1873 St Eleanors
event: Baptism
event date: 25 Feb 1875
event place: St. Marys Anglican Church Summerside , Prince Edward Island
father: George Compton
mother: Eliza
clergy: Thos B McLean
volume: 1
page: 37
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05341
MARRIAGE: twice. Frederick Webster. Witnesses L. Richardson, K. H. Richardson
CHILDREN: no children by first marriage to Marie; had 7 living children by Elizabeth. One infant died.
HEALTH: Lame. Frederick George Compton fell off a wagon when he was a young boy according to my mom. He damaged his hip. An operation of sorts was performed but was not successful (a hot iron was used to “repair” his hip). So he walked with a limp. Over time this created a serious health problem because he no doubt favored one hip over the other. I'm sure this affected his ability to perform farm chores. He also ran into financial problems during the depression years as did many others.
- 1881 Census: Listed as Fred, age 7, English, living (with parents) at Beech Point (Lot 17), Prince, PEI
- 1891 Census: age 17 living in household of his father.
- 1901 Census: b. 14 June 1875, farming with brother, both single.
- 1909 news item published in the Charlottetown Guardian, Apr 24, 1909, pg 5, col 1
“Important Provincial News of the week for Saturday Subscribers. Wednesday. …
The annual meeting of the congregation of St John’s Church, St. Eleanor’s was held on Easter Monday, Rev. F.M. Webster presiding. The church wardens’ accounts when all liabilities were paid showed a credit balance. The following were elected Vestrymen for the ensuing year:- Sydney Richardson, Frederick Compton, Albert Tanton, William Andrew, Horace Andrew, Benj. Mills, Henry Compton and R. R. Hunt. Wardens - William Andrew and Henry Compton, Delegates to D.C.S. - Major Jones and Sydney Richardson; Delegates to D.S. - the Church Wardens; Substitutes - J. R. Forbes and Herbert Andrews, Halifax. During the past year an excellent organ was purchased and paid for. Some other improvements to the church were also provided for.”
- 1911 Census, Lot 17 (4 people in household #53, page 6, area 42):
> Compton Fred G, head, married, Jun 1873, 37
> Compton Elizabeth, wife, married, Mar 1879, 32
> Compton Marie, daughter, single, Aug 1909, 1
> Compton, Edna, daughter, single, Oct 1910, 7/12
- 1920 news item published in the Charlottetown Guardian, Jul 15, 1920, pg 5, col 8
“Hotel Arrivals … Revere Hotel …
Fred G. Compton, St. Eleanors; Sydney Richardson, St Eleanors; ...”
- 1921 Census of Canada
Name: Frederick Compton
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 47
Birth Year: abt 1874
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Compton
Father Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Province or Territory: Prince Edward Island
District: Prince
District Number: 147
Sub-District: St Eleanors
Sub-District Number: 32
City, Town or Village: St Eleanors
Parish or Township: St Eleanors
Municipality: St Eleanors
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
Frederick Compton 47
Elizabeth Compton 42
Clifton Compton 2
Marie Compton 11
Edna Compton 10
Eleonor Compton 9
Lillian Compton 7
Sadie Compton 6
Thomas Mudridge 14 [living next door to Ernest Compton household]
- Frederick G. Compton, lived in Cambridge, MA for a while and probably because he knew Ed Andrew, his brother-in-law
- 1936 DEATH: age 62 or age 64 cf. Maple Leaf. Church records give date of death as 20 Mar 1936 of suicide.
BURIAL: C. de W. White Tombstone 17-2-11 lists Frederick G. 1873-1936
- 1936 obituary published 1 Apr 1936:
“MR. FREDERICK GEORGE COMPTON
“The passing of Mr. Frederick Compton whose death occurred at his home in St. Eleanors on March 21st has cast a gloom over the whole community where he was so well and favorably known.
“The late Mr. Compton was born at St. Eleanors sixty-two years ago. He belonged to one of the oldest and most highly respected families in the province. He was the third eldest son of the late George Compton and a grandson of Major Thomas Compton who was the founder of St. Eleanor’s district and who by his efforts, did so much for the improvement and development of St. Eleanors in its early days.
“With the exception of a few years spent in the United States, when a a young man, the late Mr. Compton spent all his life in ST. Eleanors. He was lame from a small boy but he bore his affliction without murmuring and worked on his farm to the best of his ability. Failing health and financial difficulties caused him to abaondon the farm, and come to live in the village of St. Eleanors. Feeling crushed, his eyesight failing, his health gone, the burden of life was too heavy for his weakened frame, and his sensitive spirit took its flight. Fred as he was better known, was one of nature’s noblemen. His hospitality was know far and wide. A good neighbor, a kind husband and father, and in sickness or trouble he was always ready with an extended hand to help both rich and poor. His host of friends mourn the passing of one of their best and most worthy friends. It was his lot to pass through the deep waters of affliction but we are told by a sacred writer that those that come out of great tribulation shall be arrayed in white robes and serve before the Throne, and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them and wipe away all tears from their eyes. These are comforting words for the bereaved ones. For with the rod of chastisement goes the precious promise of the father’s love.
“The late Mr. Compton was twice married, his first wife was Marie Munro of Georgetown who predeceased him some thirty years ago, his second wife was Elizabeth Andrew of No. St. Eleanors, who with seven children survive him, namely, Marie, Edna, Eleanor, Sadie in the United States; Lillian, Clifton and Louise at home. On the 24th of March a large crowd of sorrowing friends gathered at the home to pay their last respects to a departed friend and neighbor. He was quietly but tenderly laid to rest in St. John’s Cemetery where he was a life long member of the church.
“To the sorrowing widow and family, brothers, sisters and relatives, heart felt sympathy is extended.”
, son of George COMPTON (1835-1903) & Eliza Pring COMPTON (1833-1890), in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Born on 14 Jun 1873 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 25 Feb 1875 in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Frederick George died in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada, on 20 Mar 1936; he was 62. Buried on 24 Mar 1936 in St John’s Anglican Church, St Eleanors, PEI, Canada. Occupation: Farmer. Religion: Church of England.- NAME: One source says George was his dominant name. Others say Fred
- 1873 BIRTH: year ranges from 1873 - 1875 depending on source.
- 1875 BAPTISED: St. John's Church, at same time as sister Sarah. by J.W. Forsythe [family sources]
1875 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Frederick George Compton
birth: 14 Jun 1873 St Eleanors
event: Baptism
event date: 25 Feb 1875
event place: St. Marys Anglican Church Summerside , Prince Edward Island
father: George Compton
mother: Eliza
clergy: Thos B McLean
volume: 1
page: 37
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05341
MARRIAGE: twice. Frederick Webster. Witnesses L. Richardson, K. H. Richardson
CHILDREN: no children by first marriage to Marie; had 7 living children by Elizabeth. One infant died.
HEALTH: Lame. Frederick George Compton fell off a wagon when he was a young boy according to my mom. He damaged his hip. An operation of sorts was performed but was not successful (a hot iron was used to “repair” his hip). So he walked with a limp. Over time this created a serious health problem because he no doubt favored one hip over the other. I'm sure this affected his ability to perform farm chores. He also ran into financial problems during the depression years as did many others.
- 1881 Census: Listed as Fred, age 7, English, living (with parents) at Beech Point (Lot 17), Prince, PEI
- 1891 Census: age 17 living in household of his father.
- 1901 Census: b. 14 June 1875, farming with brother, both single.
- 1909 news item published in the Charlottetown Guardian, Apr 24, 1909, pg 5, col 1
“Important Provincial News of the week for Saturday Subscribers. Wednesday. …
The annual meeting of the congregation of St John’s Church, St. Eleanor’s was held on Easter Monday, Rev. F.M. Webster presiding. The church wardens’ accounts when all liabilities were paid showed a credit balance. The following were elected Vestrymen for the ensuing year:- Sydney Richardson, Frederick Compton, Albert Tanton, William Andrew, Horace Andrew, Benj. Mills, Henry Compton and R. R. Hunt. Wardens - William Andrew and Henry Compton, Delegates to D.C.S. - Major Jones and Sydney Richardson; Delegates to D.S. - the Church Wardens; Substitutes - J. R. Forbes and Herbert Andrews, Halifax. During the past year an excellent organ was purchased and paid for. Some other improvements to the church were also provided for.”
- 1911 Census, Lot 17 (4 people in household #53, page 6, area 42):
> Compton Fred G, head, married, Jun 1873, 37
> Compton Elizabeth, wife, married, Mar 1879, 32
> Compton Marie, daughter, single, Aug 1909, 1
> Compton, Edna, daughter, single, Oct 1910, 7/12
- 1920 news item published in the Charlottetown Guardian, Jul 15, 1920, pg 5, col 8
“Hotel Arrivals … Revere Hotel …
Fred G. Compton, St. Eleanors; Sydney Richardson, St Eleanors; ...”
- 1921 Census of Canada
Name: Frederick Compton
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 47
Birth Year: abt 1874
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Compton
Father Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Province or Territory: Prince Edward Island
District: Prince
District Number: 147
Sub-District: St Eleanors
Sub-District Number: 32
City, Town or Village: St Eleanors
Parish or Township: St Eleanors
Municipality: St Eleanors
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
Frederick Compton 47
Elizabeth Compton 42
Clifton Compton 2
Marie Compton 11
Edna Compton 10
Eleonor Compton 9
Lillian Compton 7
Sadie Compton 6
Thomas Mudridge 14 [living next door to Ernest Compton household]
- Frederick G. Compton, lived in Cambridge, MA for a while and probably because he knew Ed Andrew, his brother-in-law
- 1936 DEATH: age 62 or age 64 cf. Maple Leaf. Church records give date of death as 20 Mar 1936 of suicide.
BURIAL: C. de W. White Tombstone 17-2-11 lists Frederick G. 1873-1936
- 1936 obituary published 1 Apr 1936:
“MR. FREDERICK GEORGE COMPTON
“The passing of Mr. Frederick Compton whose death occurred at his home in St. Eleanors on March 21st has cast a gloom over the whole community where he was so well and favorably known.
“The late Mr. Compton was born at St. Eleanors sixty-two years ago. He belonged to one of the oldest and most highly respected families in the province. He was the third eldest son of the late George Compton and a grandson of Major Thomas Compton who was the founder of St. Eleanor’s district and who by his efforts, did so much for the improvement and development of St. Eleanors in its early days.
“With the exception of a few years spent in the United States, when a a young man, the late Mr. Compton spent all his life in ST. Eleanors. He was lame from a small boy but he bore his affliction without murmuring and worked on his farm to the best of his ability. Failing health and financial difficulties caused him to abaondon the farm, and come to live in the village of St. Eleanors. Feeling crushed, his eyesight failing, his health gone, the burden of life was too heavy for his weakened frame, and his sensitive spirit took its flight. Fred as he was better known, was one of nature’s noblemen. His hospitality was know far and wide. A good neighbor, a kind husband and father, and in sickness or trouble he was always ready with an extended hand to help both rich and poor. His host of friends mourn the passing of one of their best and most worthy friends. It was his lot to pass through the deep waters of affliction but we are told by a sacred writer that those that come out of great tribulation shall be arrayed in white robes and serve before the Throne, and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them and wipe away all tears from their eyes. These are comforting words for the bereaved ones. For with the rod of chastisement goes the precious promise of the father’s love.
“The late Mr. Compton was twice married, his first wife was Marie Munro of Georgetown who predeceased him some thirty years ago, his second wife was Elizabeth Andrew of No. St. Eleanors, who with seven children survive him, namely, Marie, Edna, Eleanor, Sadie in the United States; Lillian, Clifton and Louise at home. On the 24th of March a large crowd of sorrowing friends gathered at the home to pay their last respects to a departed friend and neighbor. He was quietly but tenderly laid to rest in St. John’s Cemetery where he was a life long member of the church.
“To the sorrowing widow and family, brothers, sisters and relatives, heart felt sympathy is extended.”
They had the following children:
i.
Marie Victoria “Mary” COMPTON (1909-2005)
ii.
Edna Eliza Cundall COMPTON (1910-2005)
iii.
Edith Eleanor* COMPTON (1912-1994)
iv.
Jessie Lillian* COMPTON (1913-~1991)
v.
Sarah Andrew “Sadie” COMPTON (1915-<2005)
vi.
Clifton Hubert George COMPTON (1919-1986)
vii.
(Living)
1447. Jessie M ANDREW (John9, Charles S8, Honour GRIGG7, Elizabeth CORNISH6, Philip5, Samuel4, Gideon3, Phillip2, John1). Born abt 1882 in PEI, Canada. Jessie M died in Lot 17, PEI, Canada, abt 1892; she was 10.
- 1891 census (PEI, Lot 17, part 2, pg 18, family 70, household of John Andrew) : listed as Jessie M
- 1891 Canada Census. Lot 17, Prince, No 134, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1891 Canada census).
Together with her father and 3 siblings:
Jessie M Andrew. D. Age 9. Born in PEI.
- DIED: at age 10 of TB.
- 1891 census (PEI, Lot 17, part 2, pg 18, family 70, household of John Andrew) : listed as Jessie M
- 1891 Canada Census. Lot 17, Prince, No 134, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1891 Canada census).
Together with her father and 3 siblings:
Jessie M Andrew. D. Age 9. Born in PEI.
- DIED: at age 10 of TB.
1448. Gordon Bell ANDREW (John9, Charles S8, Honour GRIGG7, Elizabeth CORNISH6, Philip5, Samuel4, Gideon3, Phillip2, John1). Born on 25 Sep 1888 in Lot 17, PEI, Canada. Christened on 31 Jan 1889 in Presbyterian Church, Summerside, PEI, Canada.
- 1888: Born Sep 1888 in Prince Edward Island (ref 1911 census)
- 1889: BAPTISM: from PEI Baptismal Index:
Child's Full Name Gordon Bell Andrew
Birth Date
Place of Birth
Baptismal Date 31 January 1889
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy Henry Dickie
Father's Name John Andrew
Mother's Name Mary McLeod
Church Name Presbyterian
Church Location Summerside
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 136-137
- 1891 Canada Census. Lot 17, Prince, No 134, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1891 Canada census).
Together with his father and 3 siblings:
Gorden B Andrew. S. Age 2. Born in PEI.
- 1901 Canada Census. Lot 17, No 133, Prince East, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1901 Canada census).
Together with his father, stepmother and 2 siblings:
Gordon B Andrew. Son. Age 11. Born Sep 25 1889 in PEI.
- 1911 Canada Census. Mount St Eleanor, Lot 17, No 140, Prince, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1911 Canada census).
Together with his father and stepmother:
Gorden Andrew. Age 22. Born Sep 1888 in PEI.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- previoiusly thought that he died at age 20 of TB (source unknown)? [stilll alive in 1911, age 22!]; maybe he died shortly after that?
- 1888: Born Sep 1888 in Prince Edward Island (ref 1911 census)
- 1889: BAPTISM: from PEI Baptismal Index:
Child's Full Name Gordon Bell Andrew
Birth Date
Place of Birth
Baptismal Date 31 January 1889
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy Henry Dickie
Father's Name John Andrew
Mother's Name Mary McLeod
Church Name Presbyterian
Church Location Summerside
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 136-137
- 1891 Canada Census. Lot 17, Prince, No 134, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1891 Canada census).
Together with his father and 3 siblings:
Gorden B Andrew. S. Age 2. Born in PEI.
- 1901 Canada Census. Lot 17, No 133, Prince East, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1901 Canada census).
Together with his father, stepmother and 2 siblings:
Gordon B Andrew. Son. Age 11. Born Sep 25 1889 in PEI.
- 1911 Canada Census. Mount St Eleanor, Lot 17, No 140, Prince, Prince Edward Island (ref Ancestry 1911 Canada census).
Together with his father and stepmother:
Gorden Andrew. Age 22. Born Sep 1888 in PEI.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- previoiusly thought that he died at age 20 of TB (source unknown)? [stilll alive in 1911, age 22!]; maybe he died shortly after that?